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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.06, 862.68 and 415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.06, 862.68 and 415.24 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.06 : 862.68 = 415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.06/862.68 = 415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.06x = 862.68 × 415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.06x = 358,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,219.24/625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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